Russia: In Response to Ukrainian Drones, Putin Moves Valdai Discussion Club to Moscow

The Valdai Club, initially scheduled to take place in Sochi from September 28 to October 1, will now be held in the Moscow region due to security concerns related to Ukrainian drone attacks. Although the Kremlin has not officially justified this change, the Financial Times reports that the decision was heavily influenced by Vladimir Putin's security services. The 2026 edition's program includes discussions on international relations and the challenges facing multilateral institutions.